type *#06# on your LG P500, it will display your IMEI, enter this in the top box

you will get

choose the second file which is the usb driver, double click it and it will be downloaded.

you will find the downloaded driver in C:/LGP500 it is called LGUnitedMobileDriverxxxxxx.exe

run this to install the needed drivers

after this completes, connect your LG P500

the LG Update Mobile Tool will now recognise your P500 and offer the update

Well I think I installed as described,got message phone is up to date but phone still shows Android 2.2.1 I am on Orange but the LG site includes Orange LGP500 as upgradeable so where am I going wronmg?

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Well I think I installed as described,got message phone is up to date but phone still shows Android 2.2.1 I am on Orange but the LG site includes Orange LGP500 as upgradeable so where am I going wronmg?

I'm on T-Mobile, as is hecatae, so it could be that Orange haven't finished bloating Gingerbread yet. I still can't get LG's site to show me the list of available roms, so can't check what Orange are on. Where did you see it say that it's got an upgrade available?

If you remove your battery & make a note of your phone's serial number, then go here:

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I'm on T-Mobile, as is hecatae, so it could be that Orange haven't finished bloating Gingerbread yet. I still can't get LG's site to show me the list of available roms, so can't check what Orange are on. Where did you see it say that it's got an upgrade available?

If you remove your battery & make a note of your phone's serial number, then go here:

That should show the latest version available on your network. Mine shows V20G_00. What's yours?

The Orange P500 is on a list on the LG Suite so I assumed I could upgrade but every time LG Suite says Ive the latest software,thanks for your help I think the best thing is for me to ask at an Orange shop about 2.3.3 Tried the hidden menu pager & SW version is LG-P500-V10r HW version P500_REV_1_1

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The Orange P500 is on a list on the LG Suite so I assumed I could upgrade but every time LG Suite says Ive the latest software,thanks for your help I think the best thing is for me to ask at an Orange shop about 2.3.3

Orange UK can take ages to release updates, which is ironic when you consider they are part of Everything Everywhere along with T-Mobile UK.

I'm working on a generic 2.3.3, i'm using the T-mobile UK 20g update as the base, removing the t-mobile boot animation, removing all unnecessary t-mobile apps, etc

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Orange UK can take ages to release updates, which is ironic when you consider they are part of Everything Everywhere along with T-Mobile UK.

I'm working on a generic 2.3.3, i'm using the T-mobile UK 20g update as the base, removing the t-mobile boot animation, removing all unnecessary t-mobile apps, etc

I'm working through the T-Mobile version, uninstalling bits & pieces, but was going to post about it. What have you been able to remove? I'm struggling to get rid of Mobile Jukebox and Mobile TV & Video, among others. I seem to have got rid of whatever was keeping it awake all the time, though. I was going to have a search & see if I could find the annoying T-Mobile boot animation & ditch that, too.

I'd definitely be interested in getting a generic version, when you're ready for it to be tested. :rolleyes:

On a seperate note, I used UOT Kitchen to change my battery icon to a circle last night. The zip wouldn't flash, I had to copy files in manually. When I get a chance, I'll have a look and see how to automate it.

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I'm working through the T-Mobile version, uninstalling bits & pieces, but was going to post about it. What have you been able to remove? I'm struggling to get rid of Mobile Jukebox and Mobile TV & Video, among others. I seem to have got rid of whatever was keeping it awake all the time, though. I was going to have a search & see if I could find the annoying T-Mobile boot animation & ditch that, too.

I'd definitely be interested in getting a generic version, when you're ready for it to be tested. :rolleyes:

On a seperate note, I used UOT Kitchen to change my battery icon to a circle last night. The zip wouldn't flash, I had to copy files in manually. When I get a chance, I'll have a look and see how to automate it.

currently identifying the junk apps, still looking at hiddenmenu.apk and wondering what it is. /me thinks google will be my friend

boot animation will be in /system/media

anyone a fan of the lg launcher, does not effect the pull down menu if you remove it

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Thanks for that! WIll copy you on some of them then. Do you just phone and text then or just found better alternatives to most of them?! :)

Oh no, if it was just phone & text, I'd still have a Nokia 5110!

I forgot to put that I use K9 instead of the other e-mail apps. I've still got Clock on there if I want to set an alarm.

If I want Facebook/Twitter, I'll probably use Tweetdeck. Similarly, if I want a weather widget, I'll use Fancy Widgets. I can set that to only update every few hours or so. I couldn't find that in the installed Weather one.

I know a lot of people make a fuss about the FM Radio, but I can't think of a time that I'll ever want it.

If the Office app can edit docs offline, I might keep it, otherwise it goes in the pile as well.

I see there's a DivX logo on the box. If that's linked to the video player app, then I might reconsider it.

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I forgot to put that I use K9 instead of the other e-mail apps. I've still got Clock on there if I want to set an alarm.

If I want Facebook/Twitter, I'll probably use Tweetdeck. Similarly, if I want a weather widget, I'll use Fancy Widgets. I can set that to only update every few hours or so. I couldn't find that in the installed Weather one.

I know a lot of people make a fuss about the FM Radio, but I can't think of a time that I'll ever want it.

If the Office app can edit docs offline, I might keep it, otherwise it goes in the pile as well.

I see there's a DivX logo on the box. If that's linked to the video player app, then I might reconsider it.

Most of the rest are just tripe.

Re Divx, yes there is a number on the phone somewhere you register it on the divx website but i couldn't find the link so gave up!

Thanks for the apps advice. I mind on the blade deleting the stock sms app caused havoc with GO SMS! Do you recommend leaving it on this one too??